10 new English words for 23 February 2021, each with its meaning, Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Learn them today and revise them with the daily quiz — useful for SSC, Bank, Railway, UPSC and IELTS.

1 Dubious (adjective)

Dubious  - Not to be relied upon.

Not to be relied upon.

Hindi meaning: संदेहास्पद

Synonyms: Suspicious, Unreliable, Equivocal, Indeterminate

Antonyms: Certain, Unquestionable, Definite, Trustworthy

Example: For some of these reports, he appears to have relied on highly <strong>dubious</strong> sources.

2 Uncannily (adverb)

Uncannily  - In a strange or mysterious way, especially one that is unsettling.

In a strange or mysterious way, especially one that is unsettling.

Hindi meaning: रहस्यमय ढंग से

Synonyms: Weirdly, Unusually, Creepily, Spookily

Example: Despite these differences, their exhibitions are <strong>uncannily</strong> complementary.

3 Pandemonium (noun)

Pandemonium  - Wild and noisy disorder or confusion.

Wild and noisy disorder or confusion.

Hindi meaning: लाहल

Synonyms: Uproar, Turmoil, Commotion, Mayhem

Antonyms: Peace, Order, Elysium

Example: On the collective level, poison gas created confusion and <strong>pandemonium</strong>.

4 Subterfuge (noun)

Subterfuge  - Deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.

Deceit used in order to achieve one's goal.

Hindi meaning: चाल

Synonyms: Trick, Ploy, Stratagem, Machination

Antonyms: Openness, Sincerity

Example: Journalists often use<strong> subterfuge</strong> to obtain material for stories.

5 Deploy (verb)

Deploy  - To use something effectively.

To use something effectively.

Hindi meaning: असरदार तरीके से इस्तेमाल करना

Synonyms: Use, Utilize, Employ, Put to use

Antonyms: Misuse, Misapply, Misemploy

Example: She rejected the arguments that had been <strong>deployed</strong> against her.

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6 Deplore (verb)

Deplore  - Feel or express strong disapproval of (something).

Feel or express strong disapproval of (something).

Hindi meaning: निंदा करना

Synonyms: Abhor, Regret, Mourn, Bewail

Antonyms: Approve, Praise

Example: Its main purpose is to <strong>deplore</strong> the use of violence in this dispute.

7 In toto (adverb)

In toto  - As a whole.

As a whole.

Hindi meaning: पूर्णतः

Synonyms: Completely, Totally, Entirely, Wholly

Antonyms: Partially, Doubtfully

Example: The proposal was accepted <strong>in toto.</strong><br> Such proposals should be subjected to specific criticism rather than rejected <strong>in toto. </strong>

8 Cipher (noun)

Cipher  - A person of no importance, especially one who does the bidding of others and seems to have no will of their own.

A person of no importance, especially one who does the bidding of others and seems to have no will of their own.

Hindi meaning: कुछ नहीं

Synonyms: Nothing, Nonentity, Nobody

Antonyms: Somebody, Kingpin

Example: She challenges the assumption that actors are mere <strong>ciphers</strong> channeling the influence of directors and writers.’

9 Condone (verb)

Condone  - Accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive).

Accept (behaviour that is considered morally wrong or offensive).

Hindi meaning: माफ करना

Synonyms: Forgive, Pardon, Overlook

Antonyms: Condemn, Censure

Example: The concept of secrets leads on to group behaviours that are <strong>condoned</strong> but not desirable.

10 Despotic (adjective)

Despotic  - Connected with or typical of a leader with great power, especially one who uses it in a cruel way.

Connected with or typical of a leader with great power, especially one who uses it in a cruel way.

Hindi meaning: तानाशाही

Synonyms: Autocratic, Tyrannical, Dictatorial

Example: Many employees have resigned in order to escape the rule of their <strong>despotic</strong> manager.

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